By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
According to the annual NBA GM’s survey, Giannis Antetokounmpo, who also received votes as MVP candidate, is the best player that you can build a team around him for the future.
The Greek Freak also received votes as the best small and power forward of the league and he is by considered by far the best international player in the league. Giannis got the top in the following two questions.
If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 30%
2. Anthony Davis, New Orleans – 23%
3. Kevin Durant, Golden State – 20%
4. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 17%
5. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 7%
6. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 3%
Who is the best international player in the NBA?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 73%
2. Kristaps Porzingis, New York – 10%
3. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 7%
Nikola Jokic, Denver – 7%
5. Marc Gasol, Memphis – 3%
French big man Rudy Gobert dominated the questions about defense
Who is the best defensive player in the NBA?
1. Rudy Gobert, Utah – 37%
Kawhi Leonard, Toronto – 37%
3. Draymond Green, Golden State – 17%
4. Anthony Davis, New Orleans – 7%
5. Kevin Durant, Golden State – 3%
Who is the best interior defender in the NBA?
1. Rudy Gobert, Utah – 80%
2. Anthony Davis, New Orleans – 10%
Without Luka Doncic, who is considered the favorite to win the rookie of the year award, in Europe, his former teammate Sergio Llull takes the mantle of the best player outside the NBA.
Who is the best international player NOT in the NBA?
1. Sergio Llull – 39%
2. Nando de Colo – 29%
3. Alexey Shved – 14%
4. Jan Vesely – 7%
Also receiving votes: R.J. Barrett, Andrew Bogut, Nicolo Melli